Detailed scans found the Roman numerals XXXV on the Stone of Destiny (Historic Environment Scotland/PA) The researcher who is trying to trace the “hidden” fragments of the Stone of Destiny ...

How often do you think about the Roman empire? Elon Musk claims to think about it every day. Given his frequent references to Roman antiquity, I think we can take him at his word. From airing his ...

Ahead of the king's coronation, subtle markings on the stone revealed previously unknown Roman numerals – XXXV, or 35. Now, an expert has revealed the meaning of this mysterious inscription ...

Winkler, who wrote a book about the salute. There is no Roman art, writing, or coins that display the gesture, according to Winkler. "The gesture of the raised right arm or hand in Roman and other ...

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The method preserves some imprints of the individual by moulding around them, and is usually associated with prominent urban centres, but is rarely found in rural Roman Britain, scientists say.

Shortly after Musk made the gesture, the term "Roman salute" started trending online. While it appears similar to the Nazi salute associated with Adolf Hitler, the gesture has ancient roots.

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More Angela Weiss/Getty Images The Roman salute involves extending a straight arm forward with fingers together and palm facing down. It was allegedly used in ancient Rome, although no Roman text ...